Shaping the future of food and drink manufacturing

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Report

Trade Snapshot H1 2025
26 September 2025

Our H1 2025 trade snapshot shows an uplift in food trade, with export volumes up 7.2% in the first half of 2025, compared with 2024, but exports remain over a tenth (13%) below 2023 levels.

Press release

Scottish food producers awarded funding to make their recipes healthier

08 October 2025 Scotland
Press release

Food exports show green shoots of growth, as UK businesses target non-EU markets

26 September 2025
Report

UK Food & Drink Inflation 2025-26 Forecast

15 September 2025
Press release

Food and drink inflation could hit 5.7% by the end of the year, FDF warns

15 September 2025
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Spotlight on

Action on Fibre Campaign

Since the launch of our Action on Fibre initiative, our members have been working hard to bridge the gap between fibre intakes and the dietary recommendation. We are pleased to share the progress of the Action on Fibre initiative.

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Shaping a Healthier Future Through Food & Drink

Shaping a Healthier Future highlights the ongoing work of food and drink manufacturers to support the nation's health, alongside championing how we can work with government and other partners to drive further progress.

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Scotland

Reformulation for Health

Scottish food and drink producers are playing a key role in enabling consumers to achieve a healthy balanced diet. Our Reformulation team is helping small to medium sized food companies to make their food healthier.

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Upcoming events

Webinar
Fuelling Growth: Credit Strategies for the Food & Drink Industry
14 October 2025 at 10:00 - 11:00
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Networking event
Sustainability Breakfast: Food Waste in the Circular Economy
15 October 2025 at 08:30 - 10:30
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Event
FoodManufacturing.Live 2025
15 October 2025 at 09:00 - 15:00
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